All Obituaries

Geraldine M. (Ames) Stafford, 85, of Canton died peacefully in her home on Thursday, May 27, 2021 where she was surrounded by her loving family and under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice. Geraldine was born September 5, 1935, a daughter to the late Gerald and Ruth (Briggs) Ames. She attended Crary Mills Country School and graduated from Canton Central. On July 4, 1958, Geraldine was married to John Elbert Stafford. Geraldine worked at Bandbox Dry Cleaners, Ralph’s Restaurant...

 Gail Crabtree, 68, of Canton, NY and Redington Beach, FL, passed away on May 13th after an extended hospital stay.             She was born in Potsdam in 1952 to the late Wallace D. and Audrey Conant Guthrie. In 1967, when she was in high school, her parents built the Canton Dairy Queen, which has been run by her family up to the present day.             While attending St....

Tim Allen, 66, of Canton, died on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at his home, where he was surrounded by his family and under the care of St. Lawrence Valley Hospice. Tim was born May 10, 1954 in Potsdam, the son of the late Keith and Margaret (Goodcourage) Allen. He graduated from Madrid-Waddington High School. In April 1979, Tim was married to Carol Corbine. For several years, he drove truck for various companies in the North Country before being employed by NYSARC, from which he retired due to...

Amanda Elaine Perry, born February 19th 1991, was tragically killed in a car accident on May 7th 2021. She leaves behind her mother Alison E. Perry, father Kevin L. Kern, and four siblings: David (age 31), Nathan (age 26), Grace (age 21), and Abigail (age 19), who she loved dearly.  Additional family includes: her biological father Dan Hink, his wife Bridget, and their two sons, DJ and Josh. Her maternal grandparents, Roy and Elaine Perry and paternal grandmother Virginia Kern, and...

Phyllis M. Bass, 68, of Ogdensburg, died on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse where she had been a patient for a short time. Phyllis was born December 12, 1952 in Ogdensburg, a daughter of the late Francis and Rachel (LaRock) Beldock. Phyllis graduated from Lisbon Central School and went on to work for Acco Brands manufacturing in Ogdensburg. Phyllis found true happiness being outdoors enjoying her flowers and yard. She loved country music, listening to it...

Robert C. Gillett, 75, of Canton died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital where he had been a patient for some time. Robert was born on December 20, 1945 in Canton, son of Raymond and Thelma (Stover) Gillett. Robert graduated from Canton High School and joined the US Navy Reserves. Following discharge he returned home and in 1967 began a 35 year career with the Canton Post Office. On June 19, 1971 Robert married Rose M. Gillett at the Canton Unitarian Universalist...

Monica S. (Lewis) Smith, 68, of Canton died unexpectedly at the Canton-Potsdam Hospital after being stricken at home. Monica was born November 8, 1952 in Canton, a daughter of Alford and Isabelle (Brown) Lewis. She graduated from Canton High School. On September 4, 1971, Monica married Bruce Smith. Together they have two children, Rebecca and Bruce. Monica worked the family farm for several years, for BOCES at Potsdam Central School for a short time, she did in-home day care and worked in...

Jean M. Zender, 65, of Canton died at the St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, on April 1, 2021 where she had been a patient for a short time. Jean was born August 1, 1955 in Canton, a daughter of James E. and Ruth M. (Watson) Richards. Jean enjoyed crosswords, knitting and watching tv. She spent her adult life as a homemaker. Jean married Thomas Zender in 1975. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the O’Leary Funeral Home, Canton. Burial will...

Edward James Whitcomb, 85, of Lisbon, passed in his sleep, in his favorite chair on March 27, 2021. Edward was born September 19, 1935 in Evans Mills, and grew up in the Colton-Pierrepont area. He graduated in 1954 from the Colton-Pierrepont Central School. After school, he joined the ARMY and achieved rank of Sergeant, working in the mess as the cook – and he was always capable of cooking for an army! He served in Korea for two years. After returning home, he worked the road crew for...

R. Maureen Howard, 83, of Canton diedunexpectedly on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Champlain Valley Physician’s Hospital in Plattsburgh, surrounded by family with rosary beads in both hands. Maureen was born July 4, 1937 in Medford, MA to the late Frederick and Margaret (McKenna) Smith. She graduated High School and attended the Boston Women’s School of Business. On September 12, 1964, Maureen was united by marriage to Paul E. Howard. Following a dedicated 29...